GM’s live webcast of the Corvette, a replay of which is linked to at the bottom of the post, was shot from the Corvette’s reveal event in Detroit on the eve of the 2013 Detroit auto show. GM recently revealed almost everything there is to know about the Corvette’s new 6.2-liter small-block V-8 engine with an estimated 450-hp. It’ll feature GM’s latest iteration of pushrod technology, along with a host of modern upgrades like direct injection, cylinder deactivation, and variable valve timing.

The Corvette has come a long way since its debut more than half a century ago. If your Corvette history is a little dusty, you’ll want to check out our special two-part series detailing the iconic Chevy from the C1 to the current C6. (CLICK TO READ PART 1 – C1 to C3) and (CLICK TO READ PART 2 – C4 to C6). And make sure to participate in the ensuing discussions about the new Vette, whether it’s in the comments sections or our forums. Has Chevy finally blessed the Corvette with an attractive interior? Does it have what it takes to beat the venerable Porsche 911 or SRT Viper on the track?